Alderman hosts Constitution Week talk
There is an eerie symbolism in the 9-1-1 nuance of last week's terrorist attacks Sept. 11. But this week meets us with a symbol of hope. It is U.S. Constitution Week, a week to celebrate who we are as Americans and what we stand for.
In recognition of this, the Associates of the University of Virginia Library are hosting Virginia Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Lacy for a talk about James Madison's role in creating the Constitution. The event will be held in the MacGregor Room of Alderman Library's Special Collections at 5:30 tonight.
"In light of Tuesday's tragedies, we feel this is a great way to celebrate America," said Melissa Norris, head of the University Library's communications and publications. "It was planned in advance but has a special significance now."
Lacy received her law degree from the University of Texas in 1969; her LL.M from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1992; and her undergraduate degree from Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame in 1966. She was appointed to the Supreme Court of Virginia in 1989 and has been inducted into the Women's Hall of Fame.
The talk is free and open to the public, and as an extra incentive to relish in our Americanism, there will be red, white and blue Chap's ice cream and free copies of the Constitution for the first 250 people outside Alderman Library at 4:30 p.m. In addition, the Library's Ad Hoc Chorus will entertain with renditions of "Songs of America."
Compiled by Ryann Collins
Cavalier Daily Associate Editor
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